A Killer Scent Leads to a Deadly Secret
In the picturesque coastal town of Candlewick Cove, candle shop owner Violet Scentwell is thrilled when renowned perfumer Margot Winters proposes a career-changing collaboration. But excitement turns to horror when Margot's assistant Andrea is found stabbed to death with an antique perfume decanter stopper—and all evidence points to Violet as the killer.
Using her remarkable "scent memory technique," Violet must follow a fragrant trail of clues to clear her name. She soon discovers Andrea was documenting Margot's theft of her original perfume formulas and planning to expose the fraud. With help from her loyal friends, Violet uncovers a conspiracy between Margot and her supposedly estranged ex-husband Vincent Palmer, who have been silencing threats to their fragrance empire for years.
As the investigation intensifies, Violet realizes she may be next on their list. With time running out before the killers flee town, she must set a trap to reveal the truth behind Andrea's murder and prove that even the most carefully crafted deception eventually rises to the surface—like the finest notes in a perfectly blended perfume.
Genre: Mystery
In the picturesque coastal town of Candlewick Cove, candle shop owner Violet Scentwell is thrilled when renowned perfumer Margot Winters proposes a career-changing collaboration. But excitement turns to horror when Margot's assistant Andrea is found stabbed to death with an antique perfume decanter stopper—and all evidence points to Violet as the killer.
Using her remarkable "scent memory technique," Violet must follow a fragrant trail of clues to clear her name. She soon discovers Andrea was documenting Margot's theft of her original perfume formulas and planning to expose the fraud. With help from her loyal friends, Violet uncovers a conspiracy between Margot and her supposedly estranged ex-husband Vincent Palmer, who have been silencing threats to their fragrance empire for years.
As the investigation intensifies, Violet realizes she may be next on their list. With time running out before the killers flee town, she must set a trap to reveal the truth behind Andrea's murder and prove that even the most carefully crafted deception eventually rises to the surface—like the finest notes in a perfectly blended perfume.
Genre: Mystery
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